Schedule (DRAFT)

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This year, IFF's showcases get a major upgrade. For 2026, we're introducing a brand-new curated evening showcase programme, giving you the freedom to spend your days in meetings, sessions and conversations before heading out each night to discover a curated list of future headliners. 

Led by expert guide Grant Lander, this short tour will unpack where music history was written. Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the rock and roll folklore of Britain's most famous musical street.

Enjoy complimentary barista-made coffee hosted by OFFLIMITS in IFF Central (Outernet Live) throughout the afternoon.

Take a well-earned break from the networking and deal-making and treat yourself to a free session with our professional massage therapists.

As Day 1 of IFF LDN starts to wind down, the main Outernet Live space will be given over to a celebration of the 50th anniversary of one of Europe’s marquee festivals.

WME invites delegates for complimentary drinks at the main delegate bar, Outernet Live, for the agency's ever-popular WME Happy Hour.

Take a well-earned break and recharge with IFF's complimentary delegate lunch in the main Outernet Live space. Hosted by Jumbocruiser.

Enjoy complimentary barista-made coffee hosted by OFFLIMITS in IFF Central (Outernet Live)...

Join DICE in Pop 1 for an hour of drinks, conversation and new introductions in a relaxed setting just outside the main Outernet building.

Celebrate an incredible milestone with festival infrastructure specialists eps as they mark 30 years in the business. Join fellow delegates for an hour of complimentary refreshments in Pop 1, just outside the main Outernet building.

Collect your IFF delegate pass at the registration desk in Pop 2.

This discussion will see a leading agent and booker talk about how they approach getting the right artists on the right festivals, with the whole room encouraged to join in the discussion.

In this innovative workshop, live event discovery and marketing platform Bandsintown will show how AI-powered discovery helps festivals unlock the full value of every artist on the bill and turn casual listeners into engaged fans.

This workshop will unpack some of the core principles around how to prepare for, and respond to, a crisis communications situation, delivering key takeaways for delegates to take back to their businesses. 

This year, we’re introducing a series of five-minute introductory meetings between agents and Asian festivals, giving you a dedicated space to meet and connect with peers from across the region.

In this session, four leading agents and festivals leaders unpack what it means to be independent in an increasingly interconnected world. From building unique brands and market offerings to engaging with global groups, this session will be a chance for delegates to discuss some of the hottest issues facing the business today.

IFF’s conference programme is set to open with a blockbuster lineup of agents and festival leaders discussing the main takeaways from 2026’s festival season, while giving their pointers and predictions for 2027 and beyond.

Mathieu Jaton from Montreux Jazz Festival and Dany Hassenstein from Paléo Festival Nyon will be discussing the elements that make their festivals unique and ever-popular

Looking to expand your network in record time? IFF Speed Meetings are one of the most popular opportunities at IFF, designed to help you make new connections in just a few minutes.

This year, IFF's showcases get a major upgrade. For 2026, we're introducing a brand-new curated evening showcase programme, giving you the freedom to spend your days in meetings, sessions and conversations before heading out each night to discover a curated list of future headliners. 

Wednesday morning sees an open invitation to all women and non-binary IFF delegates to start the day with some informal networking.

Bespoke meet and greet networking sessions for festivals that take place in the same month.

Enjoy complimentary barista-made coffee hosted by OFFLIMITS in IFF Central (Outernet Live) throughout the afternoon.

Round off IFF’s 2026 daytime schedule with some light bites and a complimentary drink or two. Hosted by Entrio.

Join UTA for an hour of refreshments in the main Outernet Live venue. All IFF delegates are welcome to attend. Drinks are on us.

Take a well-earned break from the networking and deal-making and treat yourself to a free session with our professional massage therapists.

Take a well-earned break and recharge with IFF's complimentary delegate lunch in the main Outernet Live space. Hosted by TicketTailor.

Enjoy complimentary barista-made coffee hosted by OFFLIMITS in IFF Central (Outernet Live) while catching up with old friends, introducing yourself to someone new, or simply soaking up the atmosphere.

Collect your IFF delegate pass at the registration desk in the main Outernet building, home to some of the world's most advanced entertainment spaces.

Join Original Entertainment Group (OEG) in Pop 1 for complimentary drinks and an hour of relaxed conversation. Discover more about the team behind a growing portfolio of festivals and live entertainment experiences across Morocco, meet fellow delegates, and enjoy another chance to make new introductions.

Meet the team behind the Professional Certificate in Showstop® Procedure, supported by The Pink Bows Foundation, over complimentary drinks in Pop 1.

Bespoke meet and greet networking sessions for festivals that take place in the same month.

Bespoke meet and greet networking sessions for festivals that take place in the same month.

Looking to expand your network in record time? IFF Speed Meetings are one of the most popular opportunities at IFF, designed to help you make new connections in just a few minutes.

This workshop brings insights and learnings from the Professional Certificate in Showstop® Procedure supported by The Pink Bows Foundation.

In this conversation, Tom Shore and Sohini Alam share stories from the communities they support, explore the impact of their work, and discuss how their programmes are creating lasting change around the world.

Four leading agents discuss how their roles are changing, the tools and systems helping them handle a growing workload, what makes a festival pitch cut through, where communication commonly breaks down, and more...

Discover some of Asia's leading music festivals as the bookers behind their line-ups take to the stage to introduce their events in a quickfire format.

A must-see session for agents, join key bookers and festival leaders from Superstruct Entertainment's extensive portfolio as they present updates and plans for the 2027 season.

Tom Schroeder joins us for a keynote interview, reflecting on some of his career highlights while also setting out his thoughts on the business as it currently stands